Perpustakaan Kemendukbangga/BKKBN

Pernikahan -- Marriage -- Ekonomi

ABSTRACT
Economic factors, including inflation, have long been recognized as significant determinants of
marital patterns and decisions. Previous studies have shown mixed results on how economic
instability and inflation affect marriage rates, with some findings indicating a deterrent effect due
to increased economic uncertainty, while others show varying impacts across different regions
and timeframes. However, existing literature often lacks contemporary analysis within specific
geographical contexts, such as Indonesia, and does not extensively explore the compounded
annual effects of inflation on marriage rates. This study addresses these gaps by examining the
relationship between compounded inflation rates and the age of first marriage among Indonesian
youth from 2019 to 2023. Utilizing national and subgroup data from the “Statistik Pemuda
Indonesia” dataset provided by the Central Agency of Statistics (BPS), including distinctions by
gender, rural vs. urban settings, and expense groups, this paper provides a nuanced analysis of
how recent economic conditions influence marital decisions. The results of the Shapiro-Wilk test
conducted across the dataset are mixed. Due to this inconsistency, the use of the Spearman Rank
Correlation and Pearson Correlation is justified. The results reveal significant variances in how
different demographic segments react to economic pressures, thereby enriching our
understanding of the economic factors driving marital choices in contemporary Indonesian
society. Through this analysis, the study contributes to the broader discourse on marital
economics by integrating localized economic metrics with demographic behavioral patterns,
offering valuable insights for policymakers and social scientists.
Keywords: Inflation, Economy, Marriage, Pressure, Youth.